Two dead after high speed chase with Border Patrol

Two people are dead after a high-speed chase with Border Patrol agents near the Otay Mesa port of entry Tuesday night, according to US Customs and Border Protection.

CBP said a man and a woman were seen crossing the border illegally on foot then later entered a getaway car.

When agents tried to pull the vehicle over the driver did not stop and was traveling at an approximate speed of 100 MPH.

CBP said the vehicle later crashed into a truck tearing the top of the vehicle off.

The driver and the man were pronounced dead at the scene and the woman was rushed to a local hospital.

CBP said the woman is in critical condition.

“This is something that Border Patrol agents pursue and enforce on a daily basis. And this is just an example of the dangers that alien smuggling organizations put people in. This is a very tragic event,” said agent Justin Castrejon.

CBP said there is no word on what county they are from and names have not been released at this time.

An investigation is currently underway.